The 2006-07 Chicago Bulls season was marked by a strong performance in the regular season and a promising playoff run. Under head coach Scott Skiles, the Bulls finished with a 49-33 record, securing the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. This season was notable for the development of a young core consisting of Kirk Hinrich, Ben Gordon, and Luol Deng, who played pivotal roles in the team’s success.
Defensively, the Bulls were one of the top teams in the league, allowing only 93.8 points per game, which ranked sixth in the NBA. Their defensive prowess was bolstered by the addition of veteran center Ben Wallace, who joined the team from the Detroit Pistons. Wallace’s presence in the paint and his rebounding ability helped the Bulls become one of the most formidable defensive units.
Offensively, the Bulls were led by Ben Gordon, who averaged 21.4 points per game, and Luol Deng, who contributed 18.8 points per game. Their scoring, combined with the playmaking abilities of Kirk Hinrich, who averaged 6.3 assists per game, provided the Bulls with a balanced offensive attack. The team’s depth was also a factor, with Andres Nocioni and Chris Duhon providing valuable minutes off the bench.
In the playoffs, the Bulls faced the defending champion Miami Heat in the first round. In a surprising upset, Chicago swept Miami 4-0, showcasing their defensive grit and offensive versatility. The Bulls advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they faced the Detroit Pistons. Despite winning the first two games of the series, the Bulls were ultimately defeated in six games, ending their playoff run.
The 2006-07 season was a step forward for the Chicago Bulls, as it demonstrated their potential to compete at a high level. The team’s young core gained valuable postseason experience, setting the stage for future success in the years to come.
- Regular Season Record: 49-33
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-0, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 2-4
Chicago Bulls Roster and Stats for 2006-07 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Ben Gordon | 82 | 21.4 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 41.3 | 10 | 20.4 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 43.6 |
| Luol Deng | 82 | 18.8 | 7.1 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 14.3 | 10 | 22.2 | 8.7 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Kirk Hinrich | 80 | 16.6 | 3.4 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 41.5 | 10 | 12.1 | 4.2 | 7.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 30.2 |
| Andrés Nocioni | 53 | 14.1 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 38.3 | 10 | 8.8 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 33.3 |
| Chris Duhon | 78 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 35.9 | 9 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 31.6 |
| Ben Wallace | 77 | 6.4 | 10.7 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 20.0 | 10 | 8.7 | 9.5 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| P.J. Brown | 72 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 10 | 8.3 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Tyrus Thomas | 72 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 10 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Malik Allen | 60 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Thabo Sefolosha | 71 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 35.7 | 9 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 37.5 |
| Mike Sweetney | 48 | 3.2 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Adrian Griffin | 54 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Viktor Khryapa | 33 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Andre Barrett | 6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Chicago Bulls in the 2007 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Miami Heat
In the first round of the 2007 NBA Playoffs, the Chicago Bulls delivered an impressive performance by sweeping the defending champion Miami Heat in a 4-0 series victory. Led by standout performances from Luol Deng and Ben Gordon, the Bulls showcased their defensive prowess and offensive depth, effectively stifling Miami's stars, including Shaquille O'Neal and Dwyane Wade. This dominant display marked Chicago's first playoff series win since the Michael Jordan era, setting a confident tone for their postseason campaign.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2007 | vs. Miami Heat | W 96-91 | |
| Apr 24, 2007 | vs. Miami Heat | W 107-89 | |
| Apr 27, 2007 | @ Miami Heat | W 104-96 | |
| Apr 29, 2007 | @ Miami Heat | W 92-79 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Detroit Pistons
In the 2007 NBA Playoffs, the Chicago Bulls advanced to the second round for the first time since 1998, generating excitement among their fans with a first-round sweep of the defending champion Miami Heat. However, they faced a formidable opponent in the Detroit Pistons, who were seasoned playoff contenders. Despite a valiant effort, the Bulls struggled against the Pistons' defense and experience, ultimately losing the series in six games, marking a significant yet challenging step in their rebuilding process.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 05, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 95-69 | |
| May 07, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 108-87 | |
| May 10, 2007 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 81-74 | |
| May 13, 2007 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 102-87 | |
| May 15, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 108-92 | |
| May 17, 2007 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 95-85 |
Chicago Bulls 2006-07 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2006-07 season for the Chicago Bulls.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2006 | @ Miami Heat | W 108-66 | |
| Nov 01, 2006 | @ Orlando Magic | L 109-94 | |
| Nov 03, 2006 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 89-88 | |
| Nov 06, 2006 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 110-85 | |
| Nov 09, 2006 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 113-94 | |
| Nov 11, 2006 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 89-80 | |
| Nov 14, 2006 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 111-99 | |
| Nov 16, 2006 | @ Houston Rockets | L 101-100 | |
| Nov 17, 2006 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 100-83 | |
| Nov 19, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 82-72 | |
| Nov 21, 2006 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 113-109 | |
| Nov 24, 2006 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 123-108 | |
| Nov 25, 2006 | @ New York Knicks | W 106-95 | |
| Nov 28, 2006 | vs. New York Knicks | W 102-85 | |
| Dec 01, 2006 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 111-108 | |
| Dec 02, 2006 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 112-94 | |
| Dec 04, 2006 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 100-82 | |
| Dec 06, 2006 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 121-94 | |
| Dec 08, 2006 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 93-90 | |
| Dec 09, 2006 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 91-81 | |
| Dec 11, 2006 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 106-91 | |
| Dec 13, 2006 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 99-84 | |
| Dec 15, 2006 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-111 | |
| Dec 16, 2006 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 106-104 | |
| Dec 19, 2006 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 94-89 | |
| Dec 22, 2006 | @ New York Knicks | L 103-92 | |
| Dec 23, 2006 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 115-76 | |
| Dec 26, 2006 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-98 | |
| Dec 27, 2006 | vs. Miami Heat | W 109-103 | |
| Dec 29, 2006 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 107-97 | |
| Dec 30, 2006 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-96 | |
| Jan 02, 2007 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 97-96 | |
| Jan 05, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 91-86 | |
| Jan 06, 2007 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 106-89 | |
| Jan 08, 2007 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 84-77 | |
| Jan 10, 2007 | @ Washington Wizards | L 113-103 | |
| Jan 11, 2007 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 86-83 | |
| Jan 13, 2007 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 111-66 | |
| Jan 15, 2007 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 99-87 | |
| Jan 17, 2007 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 99-90 | |
| Jan 20, 2007 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 95-85 | |
| Jan 22, 2007 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 98-91 | |
| Jan 23, 2007 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 94-86 | |
| Jan 25, 2007 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 96-85 | |
| Jan 27, 2007 | vs. Miami Heat | W 100-97 | |
| Jan 31, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 110-98 | |
| Feb 02, 2007 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 107-101 | |
| Feb 03, 2007 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 88-86 | |
| Feb 05, 2007 | @ Utah Jazz | L 100-95 | |
| Feb 08, 2007 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 86-77 | |
| Feb 09, 2007 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 123-121 | |
| Feb 11, 2007 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 116-103 | |
| Feb 13, 2007 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 112-111 | |
| Feb 14, 2007 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 100-85 | |
| Feb 20, 2007 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 106-81 | |
| Feb 22, 2007 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 84-78 | |
| Feb 23, 2007 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 105-90 | |
| Feb 25, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 95-93 | |
| Feb 26, 2007 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 94-87 | |
| Feb 28, 2007 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 113-83 | |
| Mar 02, 2007 | vs. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 104-93 | |
| Mar 04, 2007 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 126-121 | |
| Mar 07, 2007 | @ Miami Heat | L 103-70 | |
| Mar 08, 2007 | @ Orlando Magic | W 100-76 | |
| Mar 11, 2007 | @ Boston Celtics | W 94-78 | |
| Mar 13, 2007 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 95-87 | |
| Mar 14, 2007 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 88-87 | |
| Mar 17, 2007 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 104-103 | |
| Mar 20, 2007 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 103-89 | |
| Mar 22, 2007 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 109-108 | |
| Mar 25, 2007 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 92-90 | |
| Mar 26, 2007 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 100-89 | |
| Mar 29, 2007 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 83-81 | |
| Mar 31, 2007 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 112-108 | |
| Apr 01, 2007 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 105-97 | |
| Apr 04, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 106-88 | |
| Apr 06, 2007 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 105-74 | |
| Apr 08, 2007 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 103-89 | |
| Apr 10, 2007 | vs. New York Knicks | W 98-69 | |
| Apr 13, 2007 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 100-81 | |
| Apr 15, 2007 | @ Washington Wizards | W 101-68 | |
| Apr 18, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 106-97 |